AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCorporate Dealmaking: Semtech will sell its cellular module business to Taiwan’s Compal Electronics for $62M in cash, aiming to refocus on data center and LoRa connectivity. Elections & Governance: Israel’s Economy Minister Nir Barkat hired undercover private investigators to watch Likud primary vote counting for possible fraud. Climate & Costs: Georgia Tech economist Casey Wichman warns wildfire smoke is eroding air-quality gains, hitting spending, productivity, and healthcare budgets. Payments & Digital Economy: Bank Indonesia launched the Indonesian Credit Card (KKI) using QRIS, with CIMB Niaga among the payment providers and QRIS now serving tens of millions of users. Small Business Tech: Small Business Partner rolled out “Front Desk,” an AI phone-and-chat employee for small firms, starting with a Michigan cohort. Business & Health: Iowa health officials urged monitoring after measles exposure at two Bloomfield businesses. Airline Product: Lufthansa is adding modest amenity kits to long-haul economy as it upgrades its onboard experience. Local Economy: New York City’s $8.4M small-business grants back merchant groups and corridor improvements across boroughs.
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